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    Rudesse (en. Roughness)

    /ʁy.dɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The characteristic of what is rough or brutal.
    The roughness of his behavior surprised everyone.
    La rudesse de son comportement a surpris tout le monde.
    The state of a difficult or unwelcoming environment.
    The roughness of the mountain requires good preparation.
    La rudesse de la montagne demande une bonne préparation.
    Lack of delicacy in human relationships.
    His roughness in discussions creates tensions.
    Sa rudesse dans les discussions crée des tensions.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'rudescere', which means to become rough.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in roughness
    based on harshness or hostility
    à la rudesse
    choose the roughness
    prefer a direct and severe approach
    choisir la rudesse

    Related Words

    rude
    Who is uncivilized or lacks politeness.
    rude
    rugged
    Who has irregularities, an uneven aspect.
    rugueux

    Slang Meanings

    A way of speaking without restraint.
    She said it harshly, without thinking of the consequences.
    Elle l'a sorti avec rudesse, sans penser aux conséquences.
    Raw attitude in a social situation.
    He is known for his roughness at parties; he doesn’t do subtlety.
    Il est connu pour sa rudesse en soirée, il ne fait pas dans la finesse.